Council of Officials Meeting River’s Edge Pavillion Tom Hanafan Rivers Edge Park April 11, 2018 4250 Rivers Edge Parkway Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Registration: 11:15 a.m. Lunch & Meeting: 11:30 a.m.

This meeting of the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency Council of Officials will be conducted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Please see the recording secretary to review the Open Meeting Act policy.

AGENDA:

A. Roll call and Introduction

B. Approval of the January 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes – (Action)

C. Council of Officials Survey Disussion MAPA Staff will lead a discussion with the Council to gauge interest in future topics and format for meetings.

D. MAPA Agency Reports – (Information)

1. TIP Fee Update – Mike Helgerson 2. Regional Planning & Vision Committee – Greg Youell 3. Community Development Report – Don Gross

E. New Business

1. FY 2019 Work Program (UPWP and Community Development) – (Action)

F. Guest Speaker : Noddle Companies – River’s Edge (Information)

G. Community Updates – (Time Permitting)

H. Adjournment

Next Meeting: MAPA Council of Officials Meeting Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Location TBD

Council of Officials Meeting January 17, 2018

OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING AGENCY

COUNCIL OF OFFICIALS REGULAR MEETING January 17, 2018

The January 17, 2018 Council of Officials meeting was held at – Eppley Conference Center in Omaha, . Doug Kindig, President, opened the meeting by welcoming all Councilmembers and guest. The lunch started at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting to follow at 12:00 p.m.

MINUTES A. ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTION

Members Present: Steve Dethlefs Washington County Donald Groesser Mayor, City of Ralston Tom Hanafan Supervisor, Pottawattamie County Doug Kindig Mayor, City of La Vista David Klug Chairman, Papio- NRD Ron Kohn Mayor, City of Glenwood Daniel Lawse Board Chairman, Metro Jerry McCall Fremont Public School District Gary Mixan Commissioner, Sarpy County Jim Realph Mayor, City of Blair Dave Roth Executive Director, Omaha Authority Rita Sanders Mayor, City of Bellevue Matt Walsh Mayor, City of Council Bluffs Kevin Zimmerman Mayor, City of Minden

Others: Pam Buethe City of La Vista David Forrest City of Ralston Deb Hale City of La Vista Joe Mangiamelli City of Bellevue Steve McCoy Omaha Dan Owens Wendy Schultz City of Council Bluffs Justin Schultz Pottawattamie County Joe Soucie City of La Vista Rod Storm City of Blair Angie Winquist City of Glenwood

MAPA Staff: Christina Brownell Sue Cutsforth Melissa Engel Don Gross Mike Helgerson Karna Loewenstein Patti McCoy Greg Youell

B. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2017 MEETING MINUTES – (ACTION)

MOTION by Hanafan, SECOND by Lawse to approve the October 4, 2017 minutes. Motion Carried.

C. NEW BUSINESS –

1. MAPA Interlocal Agreement Update – (INFORMATION)

Mr. Greg Youell provided an update to the Council on the Interlocal Agreement and the status of Cass

Council of Officials Meeting January 17, 2018

County joining the MAPA region. Cass County has voted to move to the MAPA region. The state statute would now require an update to officially make the change. MAPA staff and members have also been discussing the addition of a TIP fee.

D. MAPA Reports and Project Updates – (INFORMATION)

1. Metro Travel Improvement Study (MTIS) –

Mr. Mike Helgerson provided an update to the Council on the MTIS and provided a brief review of the Executive Summary of Phase 2. The next stage of the project is for the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) to evaluate the projects that have been identified and allocate funding for the projects that are selected to move forward.

2. Coordinated Planning Efforts for 2018 – 2019: LRTP/CEDS/Heartland 2050 –

Ms. Karna Loewenstein provided an update to the Council on Heartland 2050 activities and provided a 2017 Heartland 2050 Annual Report to the Council. The Heartland 2050 Plan is due to be updated in 2020 along with the Long Range Transportation Plan and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. These efforts will be coordinated to better align these documents.

3. MAPA Annual Survey Results & Ticket Drawing –

Mr. Youell presented the results of the MAPA Annual Survey to the Council, MAPA received 57 responses. The winner of the drawing for the tickets was Carol Robertson, Mills County Auditor.

E. EPPLEY AIRFIELD PRESENTATION, OMAHA AIRPORT AUTHORITY – (INFORMATION) Mr. Steve McCoy, Manager of Airline Affairs - Omaha Airport Authority, provided an update to the Council of Eppley Airfield including routes that fly out of Omaha, statistics and how many people are flying in and out of the Metro Area. Mr. Dave Roth, Executive Director – Omaha Airport Authority, updated the Council on the Master Plan.

F. TOUR OF EPPLEY AIRFIELD MAINTENANCE BUILDING – (INFORMATION) Council members were invited to tour the newly updated Eppley Airfield Maintenance Building.

G. ADJOURNMENT – Meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Omaha-Council Bluffs

Metropolitan Area Planning Agency

FY 2019 Consolidated Work Program

Draft March 2018

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The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) documents the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency’s (MAPA’s) transportation related activities and projects for fiscal year (FY) 2019 which encompasses July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. MAPA serves as a voluntary association of local governments in the greater Omaha region chartered in 1967. MAPA performs planning and development work, especially to address problems that are regional in scope and cross jurisdictional boundaries.

MAPA is the Council of Governments (COG) for Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie and Mills Counties in Iowa. MAPA serves as the federally required Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Transportation Management Area (TMA) for a smaller region that encompasses Douglas and Sarpy Counties and a small portion along US Highway 75 in Cass County in Nebraska, as well as the southwestern portion of Pottawattamie County (i.e., the area generally south of Crescent and Underwood and west of L-52) in Iowa. In addition, MAPA provides staff support for the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) for Harrison, Mills, Pottawattamie, and Shelby Counties known as RPA- 18. Planning activities for RPA-18 are contained in a separate RPA-18 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP). The map below outlines the MAPA COG region and highlights the TMA boundary.

The governing body for MAPA is a 64-member Council of Officials representing cities, counties, school districts, resource agencies, and numerous other governmental bodies within the region. The MAPA Board of Directors is a nine-member Board serving as the Council of Officials’ executive committee and is comprised of elected officials representing cities and counties from the larger five-county MAPA region. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) reviews and makes recommendations related to transportation to the MAPA Board. The relationship, responsibility, and composition of the Board of Directors, Council of Officials, and TTAC are also described in the MAPA Interlocal Agreement and Committee Bylaws. Membership is listed in Appendix II.

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Several large planning initiatives have been recently completed or are underway in the MAPA region. Heartland 2050 was adopted by the MAPA Council of Officials as the long-term vision for the greater Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area in January 2015. The Regional Vision was developed over 2013 and 2014 and entered implementation phase in 2015. The project produced a Vision Scenario for future growth and development that is now being utilized for MAPA’s transportation planning process. This collaborative project is an example of Regional Models of Cooperation, one of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Planning Emphasis Areas (PEA).

During FY-2018 MAPA continued work on its next Long Range Transportation Plan update, LRTP 2050. The LRTP is being closely coordinated with the Metro Area Travel Improvement Study (MTIS), a joint Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) / MAPA multi-year regional study of highway needs that will result in a list of prioritized projects for state investment and guide future regional transportation investments. This comprehensive study has developed a strong set of data for MTIS and other planning projects, and MAPA’s travel demand model has been updated significantly as part of ongoing collaboration with US-DOT. MTIS will also serve to develop long-range performance targets that will be support the requirements of MAP-21 and the FAST- ACT, the current transportation authorization bill. Throughout FY2018 MAPA closely coordinated with State DOTs and FHWA on implementing federal performance management guidelines– most notably in terms of Transit Asset Management and Safety Performance Measures. The performance-based approach is a new component of the federal transportation planning process and is another federal PEA that will be very important during FY2019.

The LRTP 2050 will also incorporate other recent plans that were conducted in the metro are. These include the Heartland Connections Regional Transit Vision (RTV) and Regional Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan. The RTV proposed a staged approach to improve transit service in the region. These concepts were applied as part of the Sarpy County Transit study in FY2018 in addition to ’s Transit Development Plan– a key initiative in both FY2018 and FY2019. These scenarios are being utilized for further analysis in the MTIS study. The Bicycle- Pedestrian Plan proposes short, medium, and long-range projects to enhance the regional network of trails, bicycle boulevards, and other bicycle / pedestrian facilities.

Metro Transit is continuing work on the Bus Raid Transit (BRT) line that was awarded a US-DOT discretionary TIGER grant that will run along the corridor from to Westroads Mall at approximately 102nd Street. This premium transit service would serve as the spine of the transit network in the region. The project will help some of the densest concentrations of employment and housing in Omaha and exemplify the Ladders of Opportunity PEA. Final Design was initiated in FY2017 and will be construction will commence in 2018.

In FY2019 MAPA will continue to emphasize freight planning as part of the Regional Transportation Planning Process. The Nebraska Department of Transportation completed its State Freight Plan in 2017 and MAPA will continue partner with NDOT on the plan’s implementation and continued outreach. In 2018 MAPA identified a specific need for additional truck count data and is coordinating with NDOT to increase the frequency with which truck counts are conducted and also target them in areas where gaps current exists in MAPA’s data. MAPA’s ongoing improvements to the travel demand model will allow additional technical analysis of freight transportation in the metro area. In addition, MAPA will continue to work with the private sector, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and other stakeholders to ensure that freight and goods movement are fully involved in the planning and project development process.

Some of the City of Omaha major transportation projects include bridge needs, a massive signal infrastructure upgrade, and several capacity improvements in the western part of Omaha, including multiple projects near West Dodge Road (US-6) along 168th Street, 180th Street, 192nd Street. Omaha is also finalizing plans for a modern streetcar project to run between North Downtown and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Douglas County is continuing work on a large project on 180th Street between West Dodge Road and West Maple Road.

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During FY-2018, communities in Sarpy County created a new intergovernmental authority to manage the growth of the sanitary sewer system in the county and to rehabilitate sewers in existing communities as well. This infrastructure will be crucial in guiding future development in Sarpy County and will be a critical factor in future transportation decisions. MAPA awarded a H2050 mini-grant to Sarpy County to explore the future needs on the arterial and collector road system based on these proposed growth trends. The Highway 75 project will be under construction that will connect Bellevue and Plattsmouth with a grade-separated freeway. MAPA successfully coordinated resources between the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Sarpy County, Cass County, Bellevue, Plattsmouth, and the Papio-Missouri River NRD (PMRNRD) to ensure that this new corridor did not preclude bicycle and pedestrian access. Girders for the trail connection on this segment were installed during FY2018 and MAPA continued to coordinate with make progress towards the construction of the connecting trail.

The Council Bluffs Interstate (CBIS) Project, a complete reconstruction of the interstate and railroad realignment, is scheduled to continue for at least the next eight years. Council Bluffs recently completed a plan for the West Broadway corridor that includes redevelopment and land use, as well as reconstruction of West Broadway. A significant mixed-use project is currently under construction at Playland Park on the east end of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Transportation in this area continues to be a key focus as community leaders and the philanthropic community are reimagining the riverfront and seeking to balance its redevelopment potential and access to open space.

Work has continued on the development of a Coordinated Call Center and information sharing for the region. Metro Transit, the Veterans Administration (VA), and MAPA are working together to coordinate the development and implementation of the Coordinated Call Center including the purchase of hardware, software, and system engineering. Presently, Metro Transit’s MOBY Paratransit service is coordinated along with the State of Nebraska’s Medicare & Medicaid Transportation services. It’s anticipated that more organizations will be brought into this framework in the future.

MAPA is working on Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) projects including up to 20 electric vehicle charging stations and the implementation of 30 to 40 bike share stations in the City of Omaha. Both projects began in FY 2015 and will continue with many phases between FY 2017 and 2020.

MAPA will administer and update the region’s FY 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP includes state and local federal-aid projects and regionally significant projects programmed in the region for the next six years. In addition to roadway projects, the TIP covers anticipated expenditures for some alternative transportation projects such as the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), transit, and aviation. In FY2018 MAPA created an online TIP database and mapping platform that provides up-to-date programming information to project partners and helps track the status of projects in both Iowa and Nebraska.

MAPA’s Coordinated Transit Committee (CTC) works on issues related to public transit, paratransit, and human services transportation. A FTA Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI) grant to develop a Coordinated Call Center for human services made progress through the first two summits during FY 2015. The project was continued in FY2018 with the goal of developing a coordinated network to connect trips within the region. Large purchases of equipment for this project were purchased in FY2018, and coordination continues with the integration of the technology into Metro Transit’s buses. This core network of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology will provide real-time data toe other agencies and serve as the foundation of coordinated services between human service organizations and transit agencies in the region. This effort, in addition to the transit activities listed previously, addresses the Ladders of Opportunity PEA by improving gaps in the transportation system and mobility for residents. MAPA’s robust public participation processes are other examples of steps toward the Ladders of Opportunity PEA.

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MAPA’s Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is developed in accordance with the metropolitan planning provisions described in the 23 CFR - Part 450 and 49 CFR - Part 613. The UPWP is created in cooperation with state and federal agencies who are financial sponsors, and it is intended as a management tool for participating agencies.

MAPA held a planning retreat with the MAPA Board in late 2016 that provided a framework for the long-term goals for the agency. During the development of the UPWP, a priority setting process was used to evaluate existing programs and projects against these goals. Additional outreach was conducted to the Council of Officials, Board of Directors, and TTAC to understand our members’ needs for the upcoming year. Results of the priority setting process are reflected by the projects and associated funding levels shown in the UPWP.

In accord with the spirit of federal transportation legislation, MAPA conducts a continuing, coordinated, and comprehensive planning process for the region. This process is intended to meet the transportation needs of the region’s residents to the extent possible with available resources.

The transportation planning process for the region takes into account all modes of transportation: roadway, highway, transit, air, rail, and water, as well as active modes of transportation such as walking and bicycling. The provision of transportation services must also be consistent and compatible with the overall goals and development of the region. Major considerations include the environment, energy conservation, growth patterns, land use, tourism, and recreation, as well as a wise and efficient use of economic resources.

MAPA’s responsibilities include the LRTP, TIP, and UPWP. As a TMA with a population greater than 200,000, MAPA is charged with conducting a Congestion Management Process (CMP). Other planning products include the Coordinated Public Transit and Human Services Plan and Public Participation Plan (PPP). MAPA is compliant with civil rights legislation and maintains a Title VI Plan and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

The UPWP will also contain activities to assist in implementing provisions contained in surface transportation legislation. The following planning factors identified in the current federal legislation, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, will, at a minimum, be considered in the transportation planning process for the region: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency. 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users. 3. Increase the security of transportation for motorized and nonmotorized users. 4. Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight. 5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life. 6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system across and between modes for people and freight. 7. Promote efficient system management and operation. 8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. 9. Improve resiliency & reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate storm water impacts. 10. Enhance travel and tourism

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In addition, the transportation planning program is formulated to support the goals and objectives specific to the region as identified in the 2040 LRTP, namely: 1. Maximize access and mobility. 2. Increase safety and security. 3. Consider the environment and urban form. 4. Keep costs reasonable and sustainable.

The UPWP budget includes additional matching funds beyond the 20% requirement from sub-recipients used to match FHWA PL funds for MAPA activities. These locally-funded planning activities contribute to the regional transportation planning process and are eligible to count toward the required local match for PL funding. In order to provide this match, sub-recipients of PL funds contribute a 30% match. The 10% of additional match beyond the 20% requirement provides match toward PL funds for MAPA activities. Sub-recipients for the FY2019 Work Program have not yet been determined.

Awardee Federal Source Federal Share Total Project Cost

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All changes to work programs require prior written federal approval, unless waived by the awarding agency. The following table denotes the approving agency for various changes to work programs.

NOTE: The below table will be updated when final guidance is provided by NDOT and Iowa DOT.

Revision Type Approving Agency Request for additional federal funding 2 CFR FHWA / FTA 200.308(b)and FTA Circular 5010.0C,I.6.e(1)]

Transfer of funds between categories, projects, functions, or FHWA / FTA activities which exceed 10 percent of total work program budget $150,000 2 CFR 200.308(e)

Revision of scope or objectives of activities (i.e. adding or FHWA / FTA deleting activities or major change in scope of activity) 2 CFR 200.308 (c) (1)

Transferring substantive programmatic work to third party FHWA / FTA (i.e. consultant) 2 CFR 200.308 (c) (6)

Capital expenditures including equipment purchasing in FHWA / FTA excess of $5,000 2CFR 200.439(a) (2) [OMB Circular A-87)]

Transfer of funds allotted for training allowances 2 CFR FHWA / FTA 200.308 (c) (5)

Transfer of funds between categories, projects, functions, or State activities which do not exceed 10 percent of total work program budget or when federal award share of total work program budget exceeds $150,000 2 CFR 200.308 (e) Revisions related to work that does not involve federal MAPA funding

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Revisions where FHWA / FTA is the designated approving agency shall require written approval by FHWA / FTA prior to commencement of activity, purchasing of equipment, or request for reimbursement. Requests from MAPA will be submitted in writing to the appropriate state personnel and then forwarded to FHWA / FTA for approval. Notification by the approving agency will be in writing in reverse order.

Revisions where the State (NDOT or Iowa DOT Office of Systems Planning) is the designated approving agency shall require written approval by the State prior to commencement of activity, purchasing of equipment, or request for reimbursement. Requests from MAPA will be submitted in writing to the appropriate State personnel and then forwarded to FHWA / FTA for approval. Notification by the approving agency will be in writing in reverse order.

Revisions where MAPA is the approving agency shall be approved by the Board of Directors. Updates to the work program shall be provided to the appropriate state and federal representatives via electronic or, upon request, hard copy. Performance management agreement between MAPA and State DOTs On May 27, 2016, the final rule for statewide and metropolitan transportation planning was published, based on 2012’s Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and 2015’s Fixing America’s Transportation System (FAST) Act. As part of this final rule, 23 CFR 450.314 (h) was amended to state: (h)(1) The MPO(s), State(s), and the providers of public transportation shall jointly agree upon and develop specific written provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing information related to transportation performance data, the selection of performance targets, the reporting of performance targets, the reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the MPO (see §450.306(d)), and the collection of data for the State asset management plan for the NHS for each of the following circumstances: (i) When one MPO serves an urbanized area; (ii) When more than one MPO serves an urbanized area; and (iii) When an urbanized area that has been designated as a TMA overlaps into an adjacent MPA serving an urbanized area that is not a TMA. (2) These provisions shall be documented either: (i) As part of the metropolitan planning agreements required under paragraphs (a), (e), and (g) of this section; or (ii) Documented in some other means outside of the metropolitan planning agreements as determined cooperatively by the MPO(s), State(s), and providers of public transportation. In 2017, the following three-pronged approach was cooperatively developed to address 23 CFR 450.314 (h) for MPOs in Iowa. This approach provides a regular opportunity to review and update coordination methods as performance management activities occur, which offers an adaptable framework as performance-based planning and programming evolves. • Agreement between the Iowa DOT and MPOs on applicable provisions through documentation included in each MPO’s TPWP. • Agreement between the Iowa DOT and relevant public transit agencies on applicable provisions through documentation included in each public transit agency’s consolidated funding application. • Agreement between each MPO and relevant public transit agencies on applicable provisions through documentation included in the appropriate cooperative agreement(s) between the MPO and relevant public transit agencies. Performance measures require coordination with the MPOs to set performance targets, collect performance measure data and report performance measure data to FHWA and/or FTA. These requirements are included in

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this MPO manual as detailed in this section and identify the responsibilities for carrying out performance-based planning and programming in the metropolitan planning area (23 CFR 450.314(h)). National goals and performance management measures are identified in 23 U.S.C §150 and Federal Transit performance measures for capital assets are identified in 49 CFR §625.43 and safety in 49 CFR Part 673.

This following section includes the provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing information related to transportation performance data, selecting performance targets, reporting performance targets, performance used in tracking progress toward attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the MPO, and collecting data for the State Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) for the NHS. Inclusion of the following language in an MPO’s TPWP, and that TPWP’s subsequent approval by Iowa DOT, constitutes agreement on these items. The Iowa DOT and MAPA agree to the following provisions. The communication outlined in these provisions between the MPO and Iowa DOT will generally be through the statewide planning coordinator in the Office of Systems Planning. 1) Transportation performance data a. The NDOT and Iowa DOT will provide MPOs with the statewide performance data used in developing statewide targets, and will also provide MPOs with subsets of the statewide data, based on their planning area boundaries. b. If MPOs choose to develop their own target for any measure, they will provide the NDOT and Iowa DOT with any supplemental data they utilize in the target-setting process. 2) Selection of performance targets a. The NDOT and Iowa DOT will develop draft statewide performance targets in coordination with MPOs. Coordination may include in-person meetings, web meetings, conference calls, and/or email communication. MPOs shall be given an opportunity to provide comments on statewide targets before final statewide targets are adopted. b. If an MPO chooses to adopt their own target for any measure, they will develop draft MPO performance targets in coordination with the NDOT and Iowa DOT. Coordination methods will be at the discretion of the MPO, but the NDOT and Iowa DOT shall be provided an opportunity to provide comments on draft MPO performance targets prior to final approval. 3) Reporting of performance targets a. NDOT and Iowa DOT performance targets will be reported to FHWA and FTA, as applicable. MPOs will be notified whenNDOT and Iowa DOT has reported final statewide targets. b. MPO performance targets will be reported to the NDOT and Iowa DOT. i. For each target, the MPO will provide the following information no later than 180 days after the date the NDOT and Iowa DOT or relevant provider of public transportation establishes performance targets, or the date specified by federal code. 1. A determination of whether the MPO is 1) agreeing to plan and program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the NDOT and Iowa DOT or relevant provider of public transportation performance target, or 2) setting a quantifiable target for that performance measure for the MPO’s planning area. 2. If a quantifiable target is set for the MPO planning area, the MPO will provide any supplemental data used in determining any such target. 3. Documentation of the MPO’s target or support of the statewide or relevant public transportation provider target will be provided in the form of a resolution or meeting minutes. c. The NDOT and Iowa DOT will include information outlined in 23 CFR 450.216 (f) in any statewide transportation plan amended or adopted after May 27, 2018, and information outlined in 23 CFR 450.218 (q) in any statewide transportation improvement program amended or adopted after May 27, 2018. d. MPOs will include information outlined in 23 CFR 450.324 (g) (3-4) in any metropolitan transportation plan amended or adopted after May 27, 2018, and information outlined in 23 CFR 450.326 (d) in any transportation improvement program amended or adopted after May 27, 2018. e. Reporting of targets and performance by the NDOT and Iowa DOT and MPOs shall conform to 23 CFR 490, 49 CFR 625, and 49 CFR 673.

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for the region of the MPO a. The NDOT and Iowa DOT will provide MPOs with the statewide performance data used in developing statewide targets, and will also provide MPOs with subsets of the statewide data, based on their planning area boundaries. Updates of this data will include prior performance data. 5) The collection of data for the State asset management plans for the NHS a. The NDOT and Iowa DOT will be responsible for collecting bridge and pavement condition data for the State asset management plan for the NHS.

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FY-2019 WORK PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

The following pages detail the work activities that MAPA and contract sub-recipients will undertake in FY 2019.

Work Program & Federal Assurances (200) Objective To efficiently develop and implement MAPA’s Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) in accordance with MPO responsibilities and federal requirements

Previous Work ● Maintained and updated UPWP ● Developed & Executed PL Agreements with NDOT ● Preparation for Certification Review in July of 2018 and continued implementation of Action plan ● Executed and administered contracts with sub-recipients ● Quarterly reporting & Invoicing to NDOT & IDOT ● Update to Title VI, Limited English Proficiency and ADA policies ● Developed Annual DBE Goal

Work Activities

1. Planning Agreements

Maintain and review the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) outlining state, MPO, and transit responsibilities. Develop and execute the annual PL Agreements with Nebraska and Iowa.

2. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)

Develop FY2020 UPWP and maintain the FY2019 UPWP. A draft UPWP is approved in March by the Council of Officials, Board of Directors, and TTAC, with submittal in April for state and federal review. Final approval by MAPA occurs in May, with submittal in June to state and federal agencies.

3. Certification Review Action Plan

Implement the federal Certification Review Action Plan for MAPA’s programs. Review progress and revise activities on an ongoing basis. Prepare for Certification Review scheduled in July 2018.

4. Civil Rights & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

The Title VI Plan update was completed in FY 2018. The approved Title VI Plan will be modified and updated as needed. Communicate civil rights activities to FHWA/FTA. Review DBE Program and develop annual goals. Participate in regional equity forums to ensure transportation is incorporated into broader planning and equity initiatives.

200 End Products Schedule 1. Planning Agreements Ongoing 2. Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Ongoing 3. Certification Review Action Plan Ongoing 4. Civil Rights & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Quarterly

200 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $11,815 $12,600 194

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Board & Committee Support (210) Objective To support ongoing activities of MAPA’s Council of Officials, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC)

Previous work ● Organized monthly Board of Directors meetings ● Participated in monthly Finance Committee meetings ● Conducted four Council of Officials meetings, including annual meeting / dinner ● Prepared and conducted monthly TTAC meetings

Work Activities

1. Council of Officials

The Council of Officials meets quarterly and serves as MAPA’s overall policy body. The Council is charged with adopting major plans, recommending MAPA’s annual budget and work programs to the Board of Directors, and providing oversight for MAPA’s activities. MAPA staff members support the Council’s activities through clerical and technical preparation, meeting costs, and conducting meetings.

2. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors meets monthly and serves as MAPA’s governing body. The Board approves the TIP amendments, LRTP, annual budget, and work programs. The Board is comprised of elected officials who appoint and oversee the TTAC and other MAPA committees. MAPA staff members support the Board through clerical and technical preparation, conducting meetings, and informing members about MAPA activities.

3. Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meets each month during the week prior to the Board of Directors’ meeting. The Finance Committee reviews MAPA’s financial statements, approves payments, and reviews / recommends contracts, large payments and other items for the Board’s consideration. MAPA staff members support the Finance Committee through preparation of financial documents, invoices, contracts, and other such items.

4. Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC)

Provide for a continuing, comprehensive, and coordinated transportation planning program through the TTAC. Maintain correspondence and coordination with participating agencies. Provide other technical support necessary to the transportation planning program. The TTAC meets on a monthly basis to approve action items and discuss issues within the region to forward recommendations to the Board of Directors.

210 End Products Schedule 1. Council of Officials Quarterly 2. Board of Directors Monthly 3. Finance Committee Monthly 4. Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Monthly

210 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $172,008 $183,440 2,822

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Regional Transportation Planning (220) Objective To conduct the transportation planning activities related to the development and implementation of the Long Range Transportation Plan

Previous Work ● Continued development of 2050 LRTP through two Technical Memorandums ● Initiated Phase 3 of the Metro Travel Improvement Study for the region ● Participated in development of Complete Streets Design Manual for City of Omaha ● Updated Coordinated Transit Plan ● Participated in stakeholder committees for Central Omaha Bus Rapid Transit and modern streetcar projects ● Continued implementation the Metro Bike Safety Education project ● Completed Sarpy County Transit Study ● Served on Freight Advisory Committee for NDOT’s State Freight Plan ● Conducted outreach to freight and private sector representatives ● Assisted with local planning studies, including providing forecasts and data

MAPA Work Activities

1. LRTP Development and Administration

Develop 2050 LRTP to be adopted by March 2020. Implement, review, and amend the LRTP as necessary. Support regional goals in accordance with the federal transportation planning provisions. As a key element of the LRTP development efforts performance measures will be developed and assessed as part of the scenario planning for the 2050 LRTP. Coordination with Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update and refresh of Regional Vision strategies. Utilize consultants for various portions of the LRTP including marketing and public involvement activities such as the development of brochures, websites, info- graphics, surveys, and citizen engagement events. Purchase interactive tools for engaging the public.

2. Transit Planning Activities Provide data, technical analysis, and coordination in support of short-range and long-range mass transit planning. This will include collaboration with Metro Transit, MAPA committees, local governments, nonprofit agencies, and other stakeholders in the transit planning process. Continue to implement and maintain the Heartland Connections Regional Transit Vision which includes the Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA) and long-term vision for future transit-friendly corridors. Included in this is continued planning support for the Bus Rapid Transit corridor and the modern streetcar in downtown and midtown Omaha.

MAPA will convene a work group comprised of representatives from various transit-related activities in the region and other stakeholders to coordinate local transit projects with the Heartland 2050 Close the Gap vision for robust transit service in the region.

MAPA will also continue to work with transportation service providers, human service agencies, and stakeholders to encourage, coordinate, and implement plans, actions, and programs to enhance the transportation opportunities of the elderly, disabled, and economically disadvantaged. The Coordinated Transit Plan, adopted in FY2018, will continue to be implemented through the Coordinated Transit Committee.

3. Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Activities

Participate in bicycle / pedestrian planning activities for the region, including the implementation of the Omaha Complete Streets policy and development of the Complete Streets Design Guide. Support

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implementation of the Complete Streets policy included in the LRTP. Assist with implementation of Heartland Connections Regional Bicycle / Pedestrian Plan by local project partners. Support the Mayor of Omaha’s Active Living Advisory Committee, including as a representative on the Vision Zero Task Force. Support local advocacy for bicycle and pedestrian investment. Serve as Administrator for the Metro Bicycle Safety Education project.

4. Freight Planning & Coordination

Convene representatives from freight and goods movement industries as well as local, state and federal officials to ensure that freight is included in the regional planning process. Analyze potential solutions to issues developed through the stakeholder outreach. Support private sector participation in the transportation planning process by working with local Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Corporations, freight representatives, and private transportation industries to review transportation plans / programs. Utilize the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) and other publicly available data. Purchase data to conduct planning studies, analyses, and modeling of freight and goods movement in the region.

5. Congestion Management Program (CMP) Implement recommendations to enhance the CMP contained in the Certification Review report. Monitor causes of recurring / nonrecurring congestion and identify congestion relief opportunities. Utilize data collected from MTIS, NDOT, Iowa DOT, and other sources to assess existing congestion conditions in the region. Prepare and conduct sessions on congestion for the Transportation Summit, and potentially hold additional working group sessions.

6. Other Long-Range Studies

Provide technical assistance and related transportation system travel, financial, and socioeconomic data to the states and local jurisdictions as requested to assist in conducting long-range corridor, location, subarea, feasibility, and other project level studies. This element includes working on planning activities for a new I-80 Interchange in the 180th-192nd Street area of Sarpy County, as well as other projects requiring coordination with cities, counties, states, utilities, and other stakeholders. Additionally, MAPA sill lead and coordinate the Eppley Connector Study with project partners including the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

MAPA and NDOT will continue work on MTIS, a comprehensive study of the National Highway System and other modes of transportation in the region. Phase 3 will continue to assess implementation of the preferred projects scenario in terms of construction phasing along the freeway and interstate system within the region.

220 End Products for MAPA Work Activities Schedule 1. LRTP Development and Administration (2050 LRTP) Ongoing 2. Transit Planning Activities Ongoing 3. Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Activities Ongoing 4. Freight Planning & Coordination Ongoing 5. Congestion Management Program (CMP) Ongoing 6. Other Long-Range Studies Ongoing (MTIS (Q3)

220 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $151,858 $161,950 2,492

Contracts and Sub-recipients Federal Share (Total Cost) Transportation Support & Communications (22001) $100,000 ($125,000 total) MAPA will contract with a firm to provide support for regional transportation planning efforts. These deliverables may include items such as local transportation needs and funding analysis, brochures, website content, videos, and other strategic communications activities.

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Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) & Local Projects (230) Objectives

To monitor and maintain a fiscally constrained Transportation Improvement Program for regionally significant transportation projects. To implement performance-based planning requirements of the FAST Act. To ensure MAPA staff representation and coordination with local partner projects. To ensure the successful administration of the Metro Area Motorist Assist (MAMA) Program

Previous Work ● Processed TIP Amendments and Administrative Modifications ● Refined criteria used in selection of projects for FY 2019 TIP ● Completed development of FY 2019 TIP ● Assisted with the implementation of the CMAQ-funded bike share expansion project ● Administered Project Selection Subcommittee (ProSe-Com) for Surface Transportation Program (STBG) ● Administered the Transportation Alternatives Program Committee (TAP-C) for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) projects ● Administered the Coordinated Transit Committee for transit projects related to Section 5310 and JARC funding ● Provided transportation technical assistance to member cities and counties

MAPA Work Activities

1. Maintenance of FY2018 and FY2019 Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) Administer the FY2018TIP (through September 30th, 2018) and FY2019 TIP (beginning October 1st, 2018). Process Amendments and Administrative Modifications of the trip as necessary. Monitor and maintain fiscal constraint of the TIP and ensure consistency of the TIP with the LRTP.

2. Project Selection Activities (STBG, TAP, & 5310) The Project Selection Committee (ProSeCom) will be convened to review and recommend federal-aid projects eligible for STBG funds based on project selection criteria linking the TIP to the LRTP’s goals. The Transportation Alternatives Program Committee (TAP-C) will be convened to review and recommend federal-aid projects eligible for TAP funds based on project selection criteria linking the TIP to regional bicycle / pedestrian goals. The Coordinated Transit Committee (CTC) will be convened to review and recommend funding for Section 5310 based on project selection criteria linking the TIP, Coordinated Transit Plan and the Long Range Transportation Plan.

3. Transportation Funding Analysis Identify funds available to the region from federal and state transportation legislation. Identify and assess innovative financing techniques to fund projects and programs. Provide data and information to officials on the status of transportation funding in the MPO. Analyze the costs / benefits of short-range and long-range needs in conjunction with local / state partners in collaboration with the LRTP. Coordination with State and Federal officials on transportation funding issues. Analyze and implement TIP Administrative Fee for federal- aid projects.

4. Development of FY2019 Transportation Improvement Program Develop the TIP to provide a program of federal-aid transportation projects. The TIP includes at least four fiscally-constrained years of programming and a prioritized project list with a financial plan for project implementation. A progress report on the implementation of projects programmed for the most recent fiscal year will be also be included. The updated TIP is approved each year in June and is ready for implementation when the new federal fiscal year begins on October 1st. In addition, as performance measure final rulings per FAST Act are issued these will be included based on state and federal guidance.

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5. Performance Measurement & Reporting MAPA will coordinate with state and federal agencies to develop a set of performance measurements for the LRTP and TIP. Conduct studies and analyses of transportation data to develop and assess performance measures. Performance measures will be developed as part of the MTIS and LRTP plans. Data will be purchased (as necessary) to support the performance measurement analyses and implementation. New annual targets for Safety performance measures will be adopted before February 27, 2019. Targets for PM2 (Pavement and Bridge) and PM3 (Freight and Travel Time) measures will be set by October 31, 2018.

6. Metro Area Motorist Assist (MAMA) Program Coordination with the Nebraska State Patrol to administer the program. Collection and aggregation of quarterly data transfers and the development of the annual statistical and financial reports. Coordination with NDOT to develop state-administered program.

7. Local Project Support & Coordination MAPA staff members provide technical assistance for MAPA, local and state transportation projects as needed. MAPA may serve as the Responsible Charge (RC) for Nebraska projects using federal funds. Attend Nebraska Environmental Assessment (EA) meetings to track the progress of local projects through the NEPA process. Convene stakeholders and administer the Bellevue Bridge Alternatives Study. Assist jurisdictions with grant writing and administration for transportation activities on projects including the USDOT, Iowa DOT, and other grant opportunities. Continue participation in regional Transportation Systems Management (TSM) and Transportation Incident Management (TIM) meetings. Attend planning-related meetings and activities supporting the regional transportation planning process.

230 End Products for MAPA Work Activities Schedule 1. Maintenance of FY2017 & FY2018 TIPs Ongoing 2. Project Selection Activities Winter 2018 3. Transportation Funding Analysis Ongoing 4. Development of FY2019 TIP Spring 2018 5. Performance Measurement & Reporting Ongoing 6. Metro Area Motorist Assist (MAMA) Program Ongoing 7. Local Project Support & Coordination Ongoing

230 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $121,139 $129,190 1,988

230 Contracts & Subrecipient Work Activities Federal Share (Total Cost) Eppley Connector Study (23006) $150,000 ($300,000 total) This planning study will evaluate alternatives for the future connection of a new Missouri River bridge connection between I-680 and the Storz expressway and associated economic development activities.

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Communication & Public Involvement (240) Objectives To provide ongoing opportunities for stakeholders & the public to participate in the transportation planning process To communicate important information and key decisions about the transportation planning process to the public To conduct and support events, seminars and other activities that support the transportation planning process

Previous Work ● Drafted and completed update to the Public Participation Plan ● Prepared 2017 annual PPP report ● Performed ADA assessments of venues for public involvement ● Conducted outreach and engagement activities with underrepresented population ● Assisted with development and implementation of Citizen’s Academy ● Published newsletters, annual reports, and regional directory

MAPA Work Activities

1. Public Participation Plan (PPP) & Public Engagement Activities Implement the policies identified in the Public Participation Plan. This plan includes a proactive outreach program that provides complete information, timely public notice, full public access to key decisions, opportunities for visioning on the transportation system and land use patterns, and supports an early and continuing involvement of the public in developing the LRTP and TIP. An annual report documenting public participation activities conducted during the past year will be created. Conduct public involvement and engagement efforts related to the transportation planning process. Host public forums and panel discussions on topics related to and impacted by transportation planning. Conduct presentations and meetings with service clubs, neighborhoods, community leaders, elected officials, and others to foster strong relationships and engage the public in the planning process. Efforts will include outreach and engagement activities with low-income, minority, and other underrepresented segments of the population.

2. Citizen’s Academy Provide technical support and presentations to the Citizen’s Academy for Omaha’s Future, a project led by Omaha Neighborhood Engagement (ONE Omaha), Live Well Omaha, Mode Shift Omaha, Douglas County Health Department, and MAPA. Participants in the Citizen’s Academy attend a series of workshops regarding planning, housing, transportation, community health, and the development process to expand their understanding of the planning process and become more engaged members of the public.:

3. Publications & Newsletters Develop, produce, and disseminate the MAPA Annual Report. Prepare and disseminate the Community Assistance Report. Develop, produce, and disseminate at least six issues of the "What’s Happening for Community Leaders" newsletter. Develop and maintain a website with a map-based listing of the elected and appointed public officials for the region Develop and distribute information from local / regional data and research. The information will include MAPA reports and summaries related to demographics, employment, land use, housing, traffic, transit, and other programs.

4. Online Activities (Websites & Social Media) Maintain the MAPA websites including MAPA, Heartland 2050, Little Steps - Big Impact, and Metro Rideshare. Update the MAPA website with projects, regional data, maps, and committee information. Update MAPA’s social media to communicate pertinent information to the public. Integrate the MAPA public outreach efforts with various social media outlets.

5. Participation in Partner Forums Participation in Federal, State and Local forums to support the transportation planning process. Examples

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include public events or hearings related to transportation projects, state commission meetings, and ongoing coordination meetings between state partners (NDOT and IDOT) and MPOs. Coordination with other local, transportation-related activities.

240 End Products Schedule 1. PPP & Public Engagement Activities Ongoing 2. CAC & Citizen’s Academy Semi-Annually 3. Publications & Newsletters Ongoing 4. Online Activities (Websites & Social Media) Ongoing 5. Participation in Partner Forums Ongoing

240 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $169,213 $174,060 2,678

240 Contracts & Subrecipient Work Activities Federal Share (Total Cost) Regional Transportation Survey (24001) $12,000 ($15,000 total) Conduct a survey of the general public in the Omaha-Council Bluffs region about transportation issues including infrastructure condition, congestion, transportation options, and the growth of the region. Survey will be conducted utilizing a statistically significant sample of the population in Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie Counties.

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Regional Data, Mapping, & Modeling (250)

Objectives To conduct socioeconomic and demographic forecasts in support of the transportation planning process To develop and maintain regional Geographic Information Systems (GIS) To develop and maintain modeling tools to support decision-making at the state, regional, and local level

Previous Work ● Developed GIS data in coordination with regional partners ● Coordinated with vendor for 2017 NIROC project ● Completed 2016 traffic & safety reports ● Refined socioeconomic data and scenarios for travel demand model ● Assisted with corrections to annual Census population estimates ● Developed regional permit database

MAPA Work Activities

1. GIS & Regional Transportation Data Maintain and update an integrated geographic data base system and develop other computerized tools to assist in the analysis and manipulation of data. Create maps, graphs, and analyses as requested for jurisdictions and the general public. Coordinate GIS activities in the region to support the planning process. Work on a portal for traffic count data. Purchase new hardware and accompanying software to support GIS activities as needed. Collect, purchase, and monitor local travel data including detailed data regarding traffic counts (such as time of day, occupancy, and vehicle classification), speed, and delay as available from local jurisdictions and other secondary sources. Review pavement, traffic counts, and other roadway characteristics for NDOT Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) report.

2. Technical Reports & Forecasts Utilize the US Census data and other data to provide assistance to jurisdictions, businesses, individuals, and organizations with projects involving Census data. Purchase necessary data and conduct regional or local studies for growth monitoring and analysis. Collaborate with data partners toward the development of a regional data hub. Maintain a land use file based on the monitoring of land use changes through secondary sources. Keep an employment file detailing employers in the region, number of employees, industrial classifications, and locations. Maintain files on construction permits, apartment complexes, subdivisions/SIDs, and housing sales to further define housing locations and characteristics. Monitor other local population characteristics such as auto ownership, vital statistics, and school enrollment.

3. Regional Growth Monitoring Tracking of progress towards Heartland 2050 land use vision. Continued development of regional permit dataset to track ongoing development activities and monitor growth. Development of annual growth report documenting regional development patterns, land consumption, and permit activity. Develop reports and visualization tools to illustrate the impact of development patterns on infrastructure costs.

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3. Travel Demand Modeling Activities Maintain and refine the regional travel demand model to provide forecasts for studies and planning activities. Update the model based on TMIP model peer review and subsequent guidance. Conduct regional / subregional travel demand model runs. Analyze output to provide data for local / state planning. Special modeling activities may be conducted for key corridors such as Highway 370 and 144th Street. Participate in training activities for travel demand modeling. Purchase data, software, and licenses for travel demand modeling. Utilize the External Travel Survey data regarding external traffic patterns and characteristics, as well as the 2009 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) data for the region.:

4. Land Use Activity Allocation Model (LUAAM) Revise forecasts for basic trip generating variables (such as population, households, income, automobile ownership, and employment) to be utilized in the Land Use Activity Allocation Model (LUAAM) and travel demand modeling activities. Forecasts are coordinated with local / state partners including the state data centers. Purchase socioeconomic data for forecasting and modeling activities. Refine the LUAAM to provide population and employment forecasts for the region. The Envision Tomorrow model from Heartland 2050 may be utilized to conduct subregional workshops and plans. Provide training for stakeholders on the use of Envision Tomorrow.

250 End Products for MAPA Work Activities Schedule 1. Regional Data & GIS Ongoing 2. Technical Reports & Forecasts As Needed 3. Regional Growth Monitoring Ongoing 4. Travel Demand Modeling Activities Ongoing 5. Land Use Activity Allocation Model (LUAAM) Ongoing

250 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $259,130 $276,352 4,252

250 Contracts & Subrecipient Work Activities Federal Share (Total Cost) On-Call Modeling Assistance (25003) $28,000 ($35,000 total) Consultants will provide travel demand model forecasts as requested by MAPA. The model will be updated and refined following recommendations from the FHWA Resource Center and TMAC input. Validate and provide documentation for modeling activities. Conduct modeling scenarios related to other studies, as necessary.

Nebraska-Iowa Regional Orthophotography Consortium (NIROC) (25001) ($262,732 total) Vendor will provide orthophotography and oblique aerial photography in support of local land use and transportation planning processes. Flights and data collection are anticipated in Douglas, Sarpy, Lancaster, and Pottawattamie Counties as part of the consortium.

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Environment & Energy (260)

Objective Improve air quality by taking proactive measures to reduce environmental impacts and improve energy conservation as related to transportation.

Previous Work ● Conducted 2017 Little Steps - Big Impact ozone awareness and reduction campaign with travel demand management strategies and marketing alternatives fuel options ● Planned 2018 Little Steps - Big Impact ozone awareness and reduction campaign ● Coordinated with NDOT and Iowa DOT on development of a regional rideshare / carpool program with travel demand management strategies ● Assisted City of Omaha with implementation of CMAQ funded bikeshare expansion project ● Participated in Clean Cities, electric vehicle, ethanol, and other alternative fuel technology efforts ● Implemented Congestion Management Process (CMP) activities related to planning review comments

MAPA Work Activities

1. Little Steps, Big Impact Ozone Awareness Campaign Evaluate and analyze monitored air pollution data for carbon monoxide, ozone, particulates, and lead to meet air quality requirements. Work with federal, state, and local agencies to monitor air quality. Coordinate with local agencies to develop educational materials, conduct training, and utilize hand-held air quality monitors to inform the public about the ground ozone issues in the region. Develop and implement the Little Steps - Big Impact ozone awareness and outreach program. Prepare and conduct sessions on air quality and multi-modal planning at meetings and workshops. Data may be purchased to support air quality planning and modeling activities. MAPA staff will support the Little Steps - Big Impact program.

2. Alternative Fuels Activities MAPA will participate in the Nebraska Community Energy Alliance (NCEA) and work with utilities to coordinate planning of environmental and energy-related efforts with the transportation planning process. Implement the electric vehicle (EV) changing stations project by working with local entities to identify locations for EV stations and potentially administer CMAQ grant to implement stations. Coordinate efforts to deploy infrastructure for increased usage of natural gas (CNG/LNG), electric vehicles, ethanol, and other alternative fuel efforts in Nebraska and Iowa. Activities may include grant preparation and oversight for CMAQ, Nebraska Environmental Trust, and other funding opportunities. Coordination with FHWA and states to implement Alternative Fuel Corridor designations.

3. Travel Demand Management & Other Activities Coordinate with NDOT, Iowa DOT, and the Lincoln MPO in implementing and marketing a regional rideshare program with employers and citizens. Utilize RideShark platform available through Iowa DOT to support MetroRideshare website. Coordinate with employers to establish employer portals and manage carpool and vanpool activities. Provide outreach support for Nebraska’s Statewide Vanpool project for employers within the Omaha-Council Bluffs region.

260 End Products for MAPA Work Activities Schedule 1. Little Steps, Big Impact Ozone Awareness Campaign Summer 2017/18 2. Alternative Fuels Activities Ongoing 3 Travel Demand Management & Other Activities Ongoing

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260 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $74,677 $79,640 1,225

260 Contracts & Subrecipient Work Activities Federal Share (Total Cost) Little Steps, Big Impact Education Campaign (26001) $306,208 ($382,760 total) The 2018 and 2019 Little Steps - Big Impact ozone reduction campaigns will focus education efforts on the small actions everyone can take to help reduce ground-level ozone and improve public health. Live Well Omaha will conduct a commuter challenge to increase alternative modes of transportation during the ozone season. Campaign goals include reducing single-occupancy vehicle trips and increasing usage of bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and carpool modes. Little Steps - Big Impact will also raise awareness of alternative fuels (such as electric vehicles, CNG/LNG, fuel cells, and biofuels) that reduce emissions. Funding will support staff time for the aforementioned activities. Little Steps, Big Impact Active Commuting Outreach (26002) $124,000 ($155,000 total) The 2018 LSBI campaign will include consultant or sub-recipient outreach to employers in order to implement and promote the Wellness Commission of the Midlands’ Active Commuting Tool-Kit. The tool-kit includes strategies and policies to promote active transportation, reducing parking demands for employers, and support programs such as carpooling and vanpooling.

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Heartland 2050 (270)

Objective To coordinate the transportation planning process with the implementation of Heartland 2050 Regional Vision

Previous Work ● Facilitated H2050 Infrastructure Committee and working groups ● Completed site visit to Minneapolis/St. Paul to explore transportation and development policies ● Initiated first year of H2050 Mini-Grant Program with STBG funding ● Solicited applications for second year of H2050 Mini-Grant projects ● Developed “Block Talk” walk audit program and implemented it in communities around the region

Work Activities

1. Heartland 2050 Mini-Grant Program Set-aside of STBG funding from NDOT and Iowa DOT for implementation of projects related to the Heartland 2050 Regional Vision and Action Plan. Facilitation of project selection process and administration of H2050 Mini-Grant Review Committee. Develop documentation to support expansion of the program beyond transportation projects with additional funding sources.

2. Heartland 2050 Committees & Working Groups MAPA staff support related to the Heartland 2050 Implementation Committees, task forces and other work groups relate to the project. Facilitation of meetings and development of materials to coordinate the transportation planning process with the implementation of the H2050 Vision. Development of regional framework of Nodes and Corridors to guide infrastructure development and land use policy throughout the region. Assist with planning for Close the Gap initiative. MAPA staff will continue to support active working groups including the Autonomous & Connected Vehicles, Multi-Modal, and Nodes & Corridors.

3. Heartland 2050 Technical Analysis and Data Support MAPA staff will conduct technical analysis and data support for the Heartland 2050 project. MAPA will coordinate and administer a Transit Return-on-Investment Assessment (ROI) for the Close the Gap Plan. Additionally, MAPA staff will support ongoing coordination related to regional the Smart Cities Lab project supported by the Peter Kiewit and Sherwood Foundations.

4. Heartland 2050 Public Outreach MAPA staff will meet with local governments, community organizations and others to present the Heartland 2050 Regional Vision and gather public input. MAPA will also continue to facilitate local and regional conversations regarding the importance of the land use and transportation investments to achieving the goals of the Heartland 2050 Vision.

5. Heartland 2050 Summits and Speaker Series MAPA staff will hold Heartland 2050 Summits to convene stakeholders and the public to hear speaker presentations, learn best practices from within and outside the region, discuss progress by committees and projects, and work on the initiative. These events are held quarterly with two summits and two speakers events anticipated annually.

6. Heartland 2050 Site Visits Heartland 2050 will coordinate a site visit to a location where stakeholders will experience and meet with local representatives to learn more about walkable, livable communities that include robust transportation. The 2018 site visit will take place as part of the Rail-volution conference in Pittsburgh, PA, with a delegation of MAPA staff and community leaders attending.

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7. Heartland 2050 Administration MAPA staff will provide administrative support and administration for the Heartland 2050 project.

270 End Products Schedule 1. Heartland 2050 Mini-Grant Program Winter 2017 2. Heartland 2050 Committee & Working Groups Ongoing 3. Heartland 2050 Technical Analysis and Data Support Ongoing 4. Heartland 2050 Public Outreach Ongoing 5. Heartland 2050 Summits and Speaker Series Quarterly 6. Heartland 2050 Site Visit Fall 2018 7. Heartland 2050 Administration Ongoing

270 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $192,197 $204,970 3,153

270 Contracts and Sub-recipients Federal Share (Total Cost) Heartland 2050 Mini-Grant Program (27001) The Heartland 2050 Mini-Grant program provides support for projects that incorporate the goals and principles of the Heartland 2050 Vision, such as walkable, livable communities, transportation options, well-planned and efficient infrastructure, and regional collaboration, into local projects. FY2018 projects include:

Metro Transit – Transit Development Plan (STBG) $87,500 (NE) ($109,375 total) City of Omaha – Corridor Walkability Study (STBG) $100,000 (NE) ($125,000 total) Sarpy County – Arterial & Collector Road Location Study (STBG) $30,000 (NE) ($ 37,500 total) Council Bluffs – Council Bluffs Walkability Master Plan (STBG) $80,000 (IA) ($100,000 total) Council Bluffs – 1st Ave Corridor Alternatives Analysis (STBG) $80,000 (IA) ($100,000 total) City of Omaha – Corridor Study & Action Plan (Sec. 5304) $100,000 (NE) ($125,000 total)

Transit Return-on-Investment Assessment (27003) $80,000 Federal ($100,000 total) This study will be conducted by consultants to assess the expected economic return on regional transit investments as identified in regional plans and the Close the Gap White Paper to inform the regional conversation on transit expansion.

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Training & Education (280)

Objective To provide professional development and training to promote continued development of skills for MAPA staff

Previous work ● Attended local workshops, training, and educational activities ● Participated in statewide COG / Economic Development District (EDD) organizations of Nebraska Regional Officials Council (NROC) and Iowa Association of Councils of Government (ICOG) ● Took part in FHWA / FTA webinars related to federal guidance and initiatives ● Participated in NACTO and CTAA webinars related to national best practices ● Attended 2016 / 2017 national conferences held by National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) and National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)

Work Activities

1. Technical and Policy Education Activities Participate in ongoing education and staff development activities such as workshops, conferences, and webinars devoted to planning and research-related policy and technical information. Event sponsors include local, state, and national organizations such as the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Partnership, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Locate, NROC, IARC, NARC, NADO, Transportation Research Board (TRB), American Planning Association (APA), and other organizations. Workshops and training activities may also be convened by local, state, and federal governmental agencies such as NDOT, Iowa DOT, and USDOT.

2. Related Association Participation Participate in local, state, and national associations that provide ongoing education, training, staff and leadership development, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. Event sponsors include local, state, and national organizations such as the Greater Omaha Chamber, ASCE, LOCATE, NROC, IARC, NARC, NADO, TRB, APA and other organizations. Federal funding for these activities will not consist of lobbying in accordance with 2 CFR 200.450.

3. Professional Certifications and Memberships Staff members apply, take required tests, and actively participate in professional organizations such as the APA’s American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

280 End Products Schedule 1. Technical & Policy Education Activities As Needed 2. Related Association Participation Ongoing 3. Professional Certifications & Memberships As Needed

280 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $71,705 $76,470 1,176

Objective Provide for leadership and efficient administration of MAPA's transportation programs

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Transportation Management (290) Previous Work ● Personnel management for transportation activities ● Financial management of budget and contracts ● General administrative activities related to organization support and operations

Work Activities

1. Program Administration Provide oversight and administrative support for MAPA transportation and data staff activities.

2. Personnel Management Ongoing activities related to personnel needs, recruitment, orienting and training, and other human resource activities.

3. Financial Management Monitoring and maintenance of MAPA’s budget and development of dues schedule and associate membership program. Implementation and coordination for a TIP Administrative Fee.

4. Contracts and Agreements Develop and negotiate contracts for programs, develop proposals as well as monitor and report on contracts.

5. Quarterly Reporting and Invoicing (NDOT & Iowa DOT) Review quarterly reports and invoices for Nebraska Department of Transportation and Iowa Department of Transportation.

290 End Products Schedule 1. Program Administration Ongoing 2. Contracts Ongoing 3. UPWP Ongoing 4. Agreements Ongoing 5. Quarterly Reporting and Invoicing Ongoing

290 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $68,995 $73,580 1,132

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Membership Services (300)

Objective Provide assistance to MAPA members, including demographic data, mapping, and other service to local, state and regional projects.

Previous Work ● Provided data and map requests to members. ● Coordinated with members on their projects and methodologies to benefit the regional transportation process.

Work Activities

1. Member Data Requests MAPA staff will respond to requests for demographic, traffic, and other data requests from members.

2. Member Mapping Requests MAPA staff will respond to mapping and GIS requests for demographic, traffic, and other data requests from members.

300 End Products Schedule 1. Member Data Requests As Needed

Member Mapping Requests As Needed 2.

300 Budget Federal Cost Total Cost Hours MAPA Activities $13,371 $14,260 219

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Local and Partner Planning Support (310)

Objective Provide assistance to local governments and agencies to conduct plans and develop data in support of the regional transportation planning process.

Previous Work • Douglas County GIS created and maintained GIS data sets that support the regional planning process. • City of Omaha Public Works conducted the traffic counting program. • City of Omaha Planning Department worked on Omaha transportation planning projects and coordinated with the regional planning process. • Sarpy County GIS created and maintained GIS data sets that support the regional planning process. • Sarpy County Planning Department worked on transportation-related planning projects and coordinated with the region. • Pottawattamie County GIS created and maintained GIS data sets that support the regional planning process. • Metro Transit conducted various transit planning activities.

310 Contracts and Sub-recipients

FY - 2019 WORK PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

The following pages detail the work activities that MAPA and contract subrecipients will undertake in FY 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019). These activities are divided into Community Development Assistance (710) and Economic Development Assistance (720).

Community Development Assistance (710)

Objective - To provide technical assistance to jurisdictions in identifying community development needs and the ​ ​ resources to meet those needs.

Previous Work ● Jurisdictional visits to determine local needs and aspirations ● Preparation of local plans and land use policies and ordinances ● Provide management assistance to local governments and other organizations ● Preparation of applications for financial assistance ● Management of financial assistance awarded

Work Activities

21. Jurisdictional Visits - Meet officials and other community representatives of each community within MAPA ​ ​ region. Document the needs and objectives of communities. Provide technical assistance on methods to address needs and implementing activities consistent with local objectives. Coordinate local activities with other regionally significant projects.

22. Local Planning Assistance - Provide local jurisdictions assistance with strategic, comprehensive, disaster ​ mitigation, housing and community development, and downtown revitalization plans, and local land use ordinances and policy.

23. Local Management Assistance - Provide local jurisdictions with community management assistance (code ​ enforcement, urban renewal and revitalization, demolition, etc.)

24. Grant Writing Assistance - Prepare financial assistance applications for local jurisdictions and other members ​ ​ to address established needs and to implement local plans and strategies. Focus will be placed on place making through downtown redevelopment, public infrastructure, housing rehabilitation and development, quality of life and recreational improvements, and hazard mitigation.

25. Grant Management - Contract for the administration of financial assistance awards to ensure compliance ​ with state and federal requirements. This includes completion of environmental reviews, monitoring, procurement and labor standards compliance, financial and project managements, and reporting.

Ongoing Projects Mills County Emergency Management Plan Mills County Watershed Project Administration Malvern 5-2-1-0 Program Administration Pottawattamie County CITIES 2017 and 2018 Program Administration

Anticipated Projects Hancock Sanitary Sewer CDBG Administration Caron/Macedonia CDBG DTR Administration JLUS - Phase III CDBG water/sewer project - TBD Community strategic plan - TBD Community comp plan - TBD

Economic Development Assistance (720)

Objective - To provide technical assistance to jurisdictions to identify economic development needs and the resources to meet those needs.

Previous Work ● Prepare and maintain CEDS ● Planning for distressed areas ● Assisting local jurisdictions with economic development activities ● Revolving loan fund administration ● Affordable housing

Work Activities

21. Economic Development Assistance - Prepare and maintain Certified Economic Development Strategy for the ​ MAPA region including reporting and compliance management. Assist in the economic development planning with emphasis on economically distressed and low and moderate income areas. Assisting local jurisdictions with economic development studies and strategies, economic development financing and projects, manage revolving loan funds.

22. Housing Activities - Provide local jurisdictions assistance with housing needs assessments and studies. ​ Securing financial assistance for housing rehabilitation, acquisition rehabilitation, and new housing construction with emphasis placed on affordable and workforce housing.

Ongoing Projects CEDS Update Revolving loan fund administration Valley and Waterloo housing rehabilitation Council Bluffs Housing Trust Fund Administration

Anticipated Projects Blair workforce housing program Blair/Herman housing rehabilitation NDED housing capacity grant North Omaha EDA planning grant Assist UNO obtain university center EDA grant

MAPA FY - 2019 Program Budget Table

Work Activity FHWA PL FTA 5305d RPA-18 CMAQ FHWA - STBG FTA Total Aerial Transportation NE FY19 NE FY18 IA FY19 IA FY18 NE FY19 NE FY18 IA FY19 IA SPR & 5311 NE NE-STBG IA-STBG 5,310 Photography Funding MAPA Activities Direct Personnel 912,320 Direct Non-personnel 129,920 Indirect 344,272 Contracts - Passthrough 2,922,785 Total 4,309,297

200 UPWP and Federal Assurances 7,590 490 550 - 1,490 - 260 2,220 - - - - - 12,600 210 Board and Committee Support 119,750 7,700 11,270 - 28,280 - 5,280 11,160 - - - - - 183,440 220 Regional Transportation Planning 75,050 4,820 4,890 - 17,310 - 2,290 17,540 - - - 40,050 - 161,950 230 TIP and Local Projects 80,950 5,200 7,490 - 15,070 - 3,510 14,720 - - - 2,250 - 129,190 240 Communication and Public Involvement 121,430 7,800 10,800 - 27,360 - 5,060 1,610 - - - - - 174,060 250 Regional Data, Mapping & Forecasting 193,121 12,420 17,418 - 44,100 - 8,151 1,142 - - - - - 276,352 260 Environment and Energy 5,060 330 1,500 - 2,050 - 700 - 70,000 - - - - 79,640 270 Heartland 2050 - Transpiration Eligible 132,400 8,510 12,450 - 34,980 - 5,840 5,040 - - - 5,750 - 204,970 280 Training and Education 52,280 3,360 5,280 - 4,280 - 2,470 8,800 - - - - - 76,470 290 Management 44,690 2,870 6,540 - 9,490 - 3,070 4,970 - - - 1,950 - 73,580 300 Membership Services 10,960 700 630 - 1,670 - 300 ------14,260

Subtotal MAPA Activities - Federal Share 770,876 54,200 78,818 - 186,080 - 36,931 67,202 56,000 - - 50,000 - 1,300,107 Subtotal MAPA Activities - State Share - Subtotal MAPA Activities - Local Share 72,405 ------14,000 86,405 Subtotal MAPA Activities 843,281 54,200 78,818 - 186,080 - 36,931 67,202 70,000 - - 50,000 - 1,386,512 Contracts and Subrecipients 22001 LRTP Support 125,000 125,000 22001 Survey 6,600 1,800 6,600 15,000 23006 Bellevue Bridge Study 112,500 112,500 23000 Eppley Corridor Connector Study 187,500 187,500 25003 On-Call Modeling 35,000 35,000 26001 Little Steps Big Impact Education Campaign 200,000 200,000 26001 Little Steps Big Active Commuting Outreach 155,000 155,000 27001 Heartland 2050 Mini Grants - FY19 125,000 - 100,000 225,000 27001 Heartland 2050 Mini Grants - Carryover 62,500 187,500 250,000 27006 Heartland 2050 Railvolution Site Visit 87,500 87,500 27003 Transit ROI Assessment 100,000 100,000 31001 5310 Subrecipients 720,000 720,000 31001 Planning Local Subrecipients 285,714 42,857 85,714 414,285 Aerial Photography 84,600 15,200 14,797 - 9,233 16,801 155,369 296,000 72022 Owner Occupied Housing Rehab -

Subtotal Contracts & Subrecipients - Federal Share 200,000 6,600 31,800 50,000 184,100 80,000 - 284,000 518,000 80,000 500,000 1,934,500 Subtotal Contracts & Subrecipients - State Share 55,000 55,000 Subtotal Contracts & Subrecipients- Local Share 170,314 15,200 27,654 12,500 120,714 20,000 9,233 16,801 16,000 129,500 20,000 220,000 155,369 933,285 Subtotal Contracts & Subrecipients 370,314 21,800 59,454 62,500 304,814 100,000 9,233 16,801 355,000 647,500 100,000 720,000 155,369 2,922,785

Total Federal Share 970,876 60,800 110,618 50,000 370,180 80,000 36,931 67,202 340,000 518,000 80,000 550,000 3,234,607 Total State Share 55,000 55,000 Total Local Share 242,719 15,200 27,654 12,500 120,714 20,000 9,233 16,801 30,000 129,500 20,000 220,000 155,369 1,019,690 Total Activities 1,213,595 76,000 138,272 62,500 490,894 100,000 46,164 84,003 425,000 647,500 100,000 770,000 155,369 4,309,297

Match Funding Local/Subrecipient Cash 72,405 - - - - 20,000 - - 30,000 32,000 - - - 154,405 State Funding 55,000 55,000 Contracts - Heartland 2050 Foundation Cash 70,000 70,000 Aerial Photography Match 84,600 15,200 14,797 - - - 9,233 16,801 - - - - 155,369 296,000 In-kind Match 85,714 - 12,857 12,500 50,714 - - - - 97,500 20,000 220,000 - 499,285 Total Match 242,719 15,200 27,654 12,500 120,714 20,000 9,233 16,801 85,000 129,500 20,000 220,000 155,369 1,074,690 Match % 20% 20% 20% 20% 25% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 29% 100% 25% MAPA FY - 2019 Program Budget Table

Work Activity NE Affordable Event Total Heartland Federal Disaster Housing Trust State Comm Total Comm & Econ Foundations & Registrations & 2050 - Non Federal MAPA Total EDAPrograms Fund Dev Contracts Local DuesDevelopment Grants Sponsorships Local Dues Transportation Budget MAPA Activities Direct Personnel 331,660 172,850 1,416,830 Direct Non-personnel 62,380 95,950 288,250 Indirect 125,810 65,528 535,610 Contracts - Passthrough 477,500 - 3,400,285 Total 997,350 334,328 5,640,975

200 UPWP and Federal Assurances - - - - - 12,600 210 Board and Committee Support 360 - - 360 - 183,800 220 Regional Transportation Planning - - - - - 161,950 230 TIP and Local Projects - - - - - 129,190 240 Communication and Public Involvement - 240 - 240 - 174,300 250 Regional Data, Mapping & Forecasting - - - - - 276,352 260 Environment and Energy - 80 - 80 - 79,720 270 Heartland 2050 - Transpiration Eligible - - 204,970 280 Training and Education 14,220 - - 14,220 - 90,690 290 Management 90 8,910 - 9,000 - 82,580 Subtotal MAPA Activities - Federal Share 70,000 35,000 - - - - 105,000 - - - - 1,405,107 Subtotal MAPA Activities - State Share - - 25,000 81,000 - - 106,000 - - - - 106,000 Subtotal MAPA Activities - Local Share 20,000 - - - 85,250 203,600 308,850 52,500 10,000 271,828 334,328 729,583 Subtotal MAPA Activities 90,000 35,000 25,000 81,000 85,250 203,600 519,850 52,500 10,000 271,828 334,328 2,240,690 Contracts and Subrecipients 22001 LRTP Support - 125,000 22001 Survey - 15,000 23006 Bellevue Bridge Study - 112,500 23000 Eppley Corridor Connector Study 187,500 187,500 375,000 25003 On-Call Modeling - 35,000 26001 Little Steps Big Impact Education Campaign - 200,000 26001 Little Steps Big Active Commuting Outreach - 155,000 27001 Heartland 2050 Mini Grants - FY19 - 225,000 27001 Heartland 2050 Mini Grants - Carryover - 250,000 27006 Heartland 2050 Railvolution Site Visit - 87,500 27003 Transit ROI Assessment - 100,000 31001 5310 Subrecipients - 720,000 31001 Planning Local Subrecipients - 414,285 Aerial Photography - 296,000 72022 Owner Occupied Housing Rehab 290,000 290,000 290,000

187,500 - 290,000 - - -

Subtotal Contracts & Subrecipients - Federal Share 150,000 150,000 2,084,500 Subtotal Contracts & Subrecipients - State Share 290,000 290,000 345,000 Subtotal Contracts & Subrecipients- Local Share 37,500 37,500 970,785 Subtotal Contracts & Subrecipients 187,500 - 290,000 - - - 477,500 3,400,285

Total Federal Share 220,000 35,000 255,000 - - 3,489,607 Total State Share 315,000 81,000 396,000 - - 451,000 Total Local Share 57,500 85,250 203,600 346,350 52,500 10,000 271,828 334,328 1,700,368 Total Activities 277,500 35,000 315,000 81,000 85,250 203,600 997,350 52,500 10,000 271,828 334,328 5,640,975

Match Funding Local/Subrecipient Cash 57,500 203,600 261,100 271,828 271,828 687,333 State Funding 315,000 81,000 396,000 - 451,000 Contracts 85,250 85,250 10,000 10,000 95,250 Heartland 2050 Foundation Cash - 52,500 52,500 122,500 Aerial Photography Match - - 296,000 In-kind Match - - 499,285 Total Match 57,500 - 315,000 81,000 85,250 203,600 742,350 52,500 10,000 271,828 334,328 2,151,368 Match % 21% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 74% 100% 38%

APPENDIX II - MAPA Council of Officials

NEBRASKA

DOUGLAS COUNTY (531,265) CLARE DUDA (representing Board Chairman Mary Ann Borgeson) Bennington (1,458) JOHN MATT, Mayor Boys Town (745) JOHN MOLLISON (representing Board Chairman Rev. Steven Boes) Omaha (408,958) JEAN STOTHERT, Mayor BEN GRAY, City Councilmember Ralston (5,943) DON GROESSER, Mayor Valley (1,875) CAROL SMITH, Mayor Waterloo (848) KEN HITCHLER, Village Board Chairman

SARPY COUNTY (158,840) GARY MIXAN (representing Board Chairman Don Kelly) Bellevue (50,137) RITA SANDERS, Mayor Gretna (4,441) JEFF KOOISTRA (representing Mayor Jim Timmerman) La Vista (15,758) PRESIDENT DOUG KINDIG, Mayor Papillion (18,894) DAVID BLACK, Mayor Springfield (1,529) ROBERT ROSELAND, Mayor

WASHINGTON COUNTY (20,234) CARL LORENZEN, Supervisor Board Chairman Arlington (1,243) PAUL KRAUSE, Village Board Chairman Blair (7,990) JIM REALPH, Mayor Fort Calhoun (908) MITCH ROBINSON, Mayor Herman (268) KIM JOHNSON, Village Board Chairman Kennard (361) CLINT PEARSON, Village Board Chairman Washington (155) ERNEST BELIK, Board of Trustees

IOWA

MILLS COUNTY (15,059) CAROL VINTON, (representing Board Chairman Lonnie Mayberry) Emerson (438) ROB ERICKSON, Mayor Glenwood (5,269) BRIAN TACKETT, Mayor Hastings (152) RODNEY COURTIER, Mayor Henderson (185) MICHAEL BAUMFALK, Mayor Malvern (1,142) MICHAEL BLACKBURN, Mayor Pacific Junction (471) ANDY YOUNG, Mayor Silver City (275) GARY FRANKFORTER, Mayor

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY (93,158) VICE PRESIDENT TOM HANAFAN (representing Board Chairman Justin Schultz) Avoca (1,506) JERALD ESPESETH, Mayor Carson (812) TIM TODD, Mayor Carter Lake (3,785) GERALD WALTRIP, Mayor Council Bluffs (62,230) MATTHEW WALSH, Mayor Crescent (617) BRIAN SHEA, Mayor Hancock (196) HAROLD HOFFMAN, Mayor Macedonia (246) JAMES BRADEN, Mayor McClelland (151) MITCH KAY, Mayor Minden (599) KEVIN ZIMMERMAN, Mayor Neola (842) PETE SORENSEN, Mayor Oakland (1,527) MICHAEL O’BRIEN, Mayor Treynor (919) BRYCE POLAND, Mayor Underwood (917) DENNIS BARDSLEY, Mayor Walnut (785) GENE LARSEN, Mayor

MAPA Council of Officials

SPECIAL PURPOSE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES

Bellevue Public Schools PHIL DAVIDSON, Board President Council Bluffs Airport Authority ANDY BILLER (representing Board President John Dalton) Council Bluffs Planning Commission LINDSEY DANIELSON, Board Chairman Fremont School District MARK SHEPARD, Superintendent Golden Hills Resource Conservation & Development MICHELLE WODTKE-FRANKS, Board Chairman Iowa Western Community College RANDY PASH, Board Chairman Metro Transit DANIEL LAWSE, Board Chairman Metropolitan Utilities District SCOTT KEEP, President Metropolitan Community College STEVE GRABOWSKI, (representing Board Chairman Roger Garcia) Millard Public Schools DR. JIM SUTFIN, Superintendent Omaha Airport Authority DAN OWENS (representing Board Chairman Eric Butler) Omaha Housing Authority DAVID LEVY, Board Chairman Omaha Planning Board BRINKER HARDING, Board Chairman Omaha Public Power District TOM RICHARDS (representing Board Chairman NP (Sandy) Dodge) Papillion-La Vista Public Schools ANDREW RIKLI, Superintendent Papio Missouri River NRD DAVID KLUG, Board Chairman Pony Creek Drainage District JAY CHRISTENSEN, Board Chairman Ralston Public Schools DR. MARK ADLER, Superintendent Valley Fire District #5 AARON UECKERT, Fire Chief

MAPA Board of Directors

City of Bellevue CHAIRWOMAN RITA SANDERS, Mayor City of Council Bluffs MATT WALSH, Mayor City of Omaha JEAN STOTHERT, Mayor City of Omaha BEN GRAY Douglas County CLARE DUDA Iowa Small Communities / Counties CAROL VINTON Nebraska Small Communities / Counties DOUG KINDIG, Mayor Pottawattamie County VICE CHAIRMAN TOM HANAFAN Sarpy County GARY MIXAN Secretary / Treasurer PATRICK BLOOMINGDALE

MAPA Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC)

TTAC Voting Members

Bellevue Planning CHRIS SHEWCHUK Bellevue Public Works JEFF ROBERTS Cass County Board of Commissioners JANET MCCARTNEY Council Bluffs Planning BRANDON GARRET Council Bluffs Public Works GREG REEDER Douglas County Engineer’s Office DAN KUTILEK (representing Tom Doyle) Iowa Department of Transportation, District 4 SCOTT SUHR La Vista Public Works JOE SOUCIE Metro Transit CURT SIMON Nebraska Department of Roads, District 2 TIM WEANDER Nebraska Department of Roads, Lincoln BRAD ZUMWALT Omaha Airport Authority, NE DAVID ROTH Omaha City Engineer VICE CHAIRMAN TODD PFITZER Omaha Planning DEREK MILLER Omaha Public Works Director ROBERT STUBBE Papillion Planning MARK STURSMA Papillion Public Works MARTY LEMING Pottawattamie County JOHN RASMUSSEN Ralston DAN FRESHMAN Sarpy County Planning BRUCE FOUNTAIN Sarpy County Public Works CHAIRMAN DENNIS WILSON

TTAC Associate Members

Benesch JIM JUSSEL Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce TERRY BAILEY Federal Highway Administration – Iowa Division TRACY TROUTNER Federal Highway Administration – Nebraska Division JUSTIN LUTHER Federal Transit Administration Region VII MARK BECHTEL (representing Mokhtee Ahmad) Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, NE KYLE ANDERSON Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce JAMIE BERGLUND Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce TIM STUART HDR Engineering, Inc. MATT SELINGER HGM JOHN JORGENSEN Iteris, Inc. MICHAEL MALONE Kirkham Michael SORIN JUSTER Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc MATTHEW KRUSE Metropolitan Area Planning Agency GREG YOUELL Olsson Associates MIKE PIERNICKY Parsons Brinckerhoff KARL FREDRICKSON The Schemmer Associates, Inc TODD COCHRAN The Schemmer Associates, Inc CHARLES HUDDLESTON